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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

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Giant Dirigible Hin Moored At Frankfort Home Port

The Hindenburg amphibiously moored at its new home port Frankfort after a roughly seven hour journey from Lakehurst New Jersey. It is prepared for the next U S Europe flight schedule with 47 passengers onboard and an anticipated departure to Lakehurst when weather allows.

Rnankfort Germany Europe United States Lakehurst N. J. Xu Eress Motors United Star Frankfort Hindenburs Woote A.M . P_ M. Wednes- EST

Demand Principal Dismissal and Teacher Rehire at Vincent School

A petition from 290 district parents demands the dismissal of Principal Ridgar Albert at Vincent School on North Ridge and the rehiring of Miss Hazel Heston as a fifth grade teacher. A separate petition by 7H persons seeks Albert's removal, citing disruptions amid district tensions. Mrs. Donald Bacfhiruth, a foster parent with three children at Vincent, blames politics for part of the trouble.

Ridgar Albert Vincent North Ridge Clearview Hazel Heston Clearview School Heston Vinerni Alberti Donald Bacvhiruth Poli

Commissioners In Columbus Today

The board of county commissioners and FEMA representative Clerk Frank Ellenherzer traveled to Columbus to confer with state relief officials regarding Lorain County relief administration. They aim to secure an allocation of about $90,000 from the State relief fund and are expected to return tomorrow.

Board of County Commissioners Fema Frank Ellenherzer Columbus Lorain Country

Brakeman Killed Four Injured In Train Collision Near Orville

Orville, O March 14 H J Bossier 60 head brakeman Wheeling and Lake Erie freight was killed and four other trainmen injured when two freight trains were sideswiped near here One western bound train pulled onto a siding as a double header freight spun east into it. Injured are John W Harmon Massillon scalp wound at Wherley Norwalk co author on t bound train burns from overturned stave in caboose William Keith Brewster fireman cuts over eyes and nose Ed Cassen Massillon scalp wounds and facial cuts The injured were taken to Massillon City Hospital.

Orville H. J. Bossier Wheeling & Lake E John W. Harmon Massillon Wherley Norwalk Caboose William Keith Brewster Cassen Cutis Massillon City Hospita

Weather Ohio Sees Fair, Cooler Tonight and Warmer Friday

Ohio forecast calls for fair skies and continued cool conditions tonight. Friday should bring fair weather and rising temperatures with warmer conditions across the state.

Ohio

House Inflationists Defeated in Key Bill Vote

Washington May 14 Inflationists reversed a stunning defeat on the Frazier Temke bill as House members supported currency expansion foes. Democratic leaders hailed a 225 to 142 victory seen as evidence the House opposes inflation and signals administration confidence. Ohio votes split eight to six with several Democrats cross backing the measure.

Washington House William Lemke BR. X. DB Wright Puteoran Tex Untmest Congress Lemke Democratic Teader Ihow Adnari Ton Rules Committee John J. O'Connor Dof Ely

Senate Will Revise Tax Measure

Senate Finance committee leaders began writing a compromise into the S803 revenue measure after setting aside the administration plan. Treasury estimates and expert testimony sought to shape a flat 15 percent corporate tax with exemptions for the first 30 percent of retained earnings and a graduated rate up to 45 percent, aiming to raise about 623 million.

Washington Mar Senate Finance Treasury Xain Ie Iare James KR. Landis Securities and Exchange Commission Landis James Couzens Jevr Pat Harrison Miss Jesse H. Jones

Continue Hunt For Rooms For Tourists In Elyria

Elyria aims to boost as a stopping place for summer visitors en route to Cleveland expos and conventions. housing committees report about 250 rooming houses registered. more rooms needed. Ticket sales shift to advance sale of souvenir books offering five expo tickets and five concessions at a discount. Exposition booth under construction in Ely Park serves as tourist information HQ. Great Lakes Exposition committee notes advance ticket books limited to 290,000. 200,000 in Cleveland, 60,000 elsewhere.

Elyria Cleveland Eritrea Eirria Ely Pars Earl Bacon Emvica

New Principal H. C. Haskins Leads Carlisle School

The East Carlisle Board of Education selected H. C. Haskins as the new principal for next year, succeeding Gertrude Smith who did not seek a contract. Two new teachers Frank Chambers and Mrs C E Neher join to replace Westrick and Miss Loretta Westrick, while several existing teachers are re employed.

East Carlisle C. E. Neher Grafton Agnes Westrick Loretta Westrick June Harrison Marian Meéinke Raby Navwsey Grace Prindie Ruth Williams

Youths Who Slugged Guard Captured At Cleveland

Two of three Lancaster Industrial School trusties who slugged and kidnapped Guard William L Ed wards were captured and jailed awaiting return. Montgomery Evans aged 18 from Cleveland and James Williams aged 18 from Lorain were nabbed by detectives on the East Side. Douglas Foulton 14 of Kent remains at large. The guard, slugged while riding in a car, was released. Police recovered the stolen car shortly after.

Cleveland Lancaster Industrial School Trusties William L. Edwards City Montgomery Evans James Williams Lorain Douglas Foulton Kent

Fugitive convicts seize farmer and plan escape

Desperate fugitives who seized a farmer near Blanco Oklahoma yesterday forced a woman to cook supper at gunpoint and debated how to elude more than 260 pursuing officers. The same convicts, linked to a prior escape from McAlester State Prison, reportedly abducted Wilbur Doak and held him with no guards as a farmer by Mrs Tavior.

Blanco, Okia Traytor Victor Conn

Former Lorain County official Edgar Kemp laid to rest

Funeral services for Edgar Kemp longtime Kipton resident and former Lorain County commissioner were held at Sedgeman Funeral Home Oberlin. Kemp born August 34 1861 in Nidsv was 76 he also farmed and coached in road construction. Survived by four sisters Mrs Stevenson Mrs Barnes Mrs Clintock and Mrs Winer plus several nephews and nieces.

Edgar Kemp Kipton Bixra Sedgeman Funeral Home Oberlin Kemp John Susanna Kemp Nids v Valparaiso, Inc Lorain County Henry Hart Eltria Mary Stevenson Wellin Beile Barnes Furnace Street FL M

Dr Lee Withdraws as Candidate for Bishop

Dr Lee withdrew from the Methodist Episcopal bishop nominations at the general conference in Columbus. On ballot eight he won 319 votes, short of the required forty percent, and quit after receiving 245. Harry W. McPherson of Millikin College remained the sole candidate for the bishopric, with Oscar T. Olson and Loren M. Edwards also listed among contenders.

Edwin F. Lee Asia Methodist Episcopal Cittizen Lee

President of Port Clinton Bank Dies

Richard Hagel, 73, of Gypsum near Port Clinton, longtime president of the American Bank of Port Clinton, died at home after months of illness. He served 149 years as postmaster of Gypsum, founded Hagel general store, and held an interest there. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge. survived by wife and daughter Mrs. R. R. Seton.

Port Clinton Richard Hagel Gypsum Here American Bank of Hagel Masonic Lodge R. R. Seton

Crashes Reported At S Amherst And Oberlin

Two fatal and serious injuries occurred in Lorain County yesterday afternoon. Jobe Wathorn, 22, of Bowmanville Ontario died after his car struck a Maple tree in South Amherst around 9 p.m. Harold Seagraves, 41, a grocery clerk riding with Wathorn, was ejected and hospitalized. In Oberlin, Eva Diamonds, 29, of Chicago died at Allen Memorial Hospital from injuries after a car hit a concrete abutment on East Lorain Street. Jacob Diamonds, 40, sustained a broken jaw and severe head wound and was hospitalized. District deputy sheriff Charles Lessard investigated the crashes.

Age Lorain County Jobe Watborr Bowmaville Ontario Walk Amhkerst South Anther Depuy Paul Chanman Wathorn Harold Seagraves Art Nor Walker Tee, Ar Seagraves I. Thompson South Amherst Chapman Oberlin Eva Diamonds West 25Th Street Chicago Allen Memorial Hospital East Lorain Street Mansfield Isak Dairy Company Charles Lessard

Seward Black Named Head of High School PTA

Seward Black was elected president of the Elrii High School Parent-Teacher Association for the 1936-37 year, succeeding R. W. McWilliams. Officers include Mrs. O. F. Flint as first vice president, J. D. Funk as second vice president, Mrs. Harry White as secretary, and R. D. McDermoyt as treasurer. William H. Seaman discussed college admission and advised planning by ability, noting only 14 percent can afford college. The association reports 25 percent membership and ended the year with a favorable budget. music featured accordion solos by Teddy Garser and Frank Bourne.

Seward Black Wikh Elrii School R. W. McWilliams O. F. Flint B. H. Long J. D. Funk E. Glenn Baxter Harry White Roy Huartz R. D. McDermoyt Seward Black William H. Seaman GhesHn College Cefieze Collerly Teddy Garser Frank Bourne

Merchants Set Half Holiday for Elyria Stores

Elyria merchants decide to keep Wednesday afternoon closing policy for July and August. A survey among members influenced the decision amid anticipated tourist trade. Stores will stay open until 9 p.m. on May 29 and July 5 because Memorial Day and Independence Day fall on Saturdays.

Elyria Merchants’ Association Chamber of Commercce

Deputies Proclaim Italian Sovereignty Over Ethiopia

United Press report from May 14 notes Italian deputies unanimously approved a royal decree recognizing Ethiopia as a sovereign state. Premier Mussolini faces a protest from the League of Nations while Italy seeks to maintain influence in Austria amid Fascist leadership shifts.

Ethiopia United Press RUME Bet of Deputies Exbiou Vietor Italgard F' Pia Nis Spe Ris Cil Cou Ganera League Ethionpiz Molint Ernest von Marhemberg Austria Schuschnige Italy Schuschning

Kidnaper Is Sentenced To Life In Prison

Thomas H. Robinson Jr is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping Mrs Alice Speediol his father states the case shows a Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde split as authorities highlight the capture in Glendale California after a 19 month search and related kidnappings involving Weyerhaeuser Bremer and Karpis with others receiving life terms.

TOR Louisville Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Alice Speed Sioil Ar Robinson, Sr Tamar Robinson Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Tommy Ian Ion Nashville Jin United States Glendale Cal William Mahan George ‘Hunt Weyerhaeuser Warry Campbell Eadward G. Bremer Alvin Karp

Labor Leader In Cleveland Shot To Death

Arthur Whitelock 23 a business agent for the Iles Coal and Waiter Wager Drivers Union was shot to death last night in his Cleveland home. Enemies in union power struggles were blamed and police sought two gunmen who fired a shotgun through a window. A lover named Fe y had received a threat. Whitelock faced an indictment for assault to kill over an election disturbance last November in which a policeman was beaten.

Cleveland. O Cleveland Arthur Whitelock Whitelock Iles, Coal and Waiter Wager Ndow Whiterock Jeaver Fey Jock Connecion

Busy In Effort To Solve Parking Problem Here

Elyria merchants fear lost business from downtown parking shortage. The Fifteen-Eight Committee of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, with Police Chief E J Stankard, works to add parking this summer for thousands of visiting tourists en route to Cleveland events. They will study occupied lots near the business district and options for public garage access.

Elyria Elsria

Donohue's Status Still In Doubt

Donohue's status as aDemocrat nominee for clerk remains undecided with eight percent of the Democratic vote needed for ballot eligibility. Election officials in Lorain report a razor close count, pending the official tally to determine if Donohue can appear on the fall ballot.

H. EB. Agate Herman P Donohue Donohue Election Board Lorain

Los Angeles Dirigible Ready for Immediate Flight

Washington May 14 The House naval affairs committee adopted a unanimous resolution authorizing the navy to put the old Queen of the Skies dirigible Los Angeles into immediate flying condition.

Washington CFF House Naval Affaira Committee Today Navy Los Angeles

Two Youthful Bank Robbers Sought After Wellington Heist

Police and deputies pursued two youthful robbers who held eight people at gunpoint in the First Wellington Bank at 11 20 a m. They escaped in a blue steel revolvers drawn, with about 6000. A black Chevrolet coupe bearing license 321 was fled west on Route 15. The robbery involved cashier K O Townsend, teller Miss Dibble, bookkeeper Leon Jones, and several patrons. The trio may be the same who robbed the Graf ton Bank on April 16, with 1500 taken.

Wellington Clarence Paul Chapman Joseph Woodings Grafton Gerirud Dibble Leon Jones K. O. Townsend William Murray Julia Frank Lugaski O. J. Baumzardner Esco

Grafton School Defeats Levy Threatening Early Closure

Grafton will face funding gaps next fall after a 1835 to 122 defeat of a school levy. Superintendent Walter A. Jantz warned the district may close two to three months earlier than usual due to insufficient funds, with about 2600 expected to be raised by the failed levy. The town also weighs a new trade and dish school building project worth around 3000 amid state funds and other local financial dynamics.

Grafton Will Tee Grafton Walter A. Jantz Millers Janiz Amherst Village

Outstanding British Soldier Succumbs

Lord Allenby, a World War conqueror in Palestine and leading soldier-statesman, died in London at age 75. His passing drew mourning across England and the empire. This week he condemned Italy’s warfare against Ethiopian forces in the strongest terms.

London Lord Allenby Palestine Britain England Empire Italy

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